Welcome to "Why?" ​This all started out with an idea to help get more photographers, especially those of you relatively new to the business, a better understanding of all those artists who have blazed a trail before you. Although, I honestly had no idea just how much fun "Why?" would become.

Bobbi Lane, the AKA "Mistress of Lighting," is in the spotlight today. Bobbi and I have shared some really good friends over the years, but for whatever reason, our paths didn't cross very much. Since finally meeting face to face in 2009, while working on a project at Hallmark Institute, she's taught at Skip's Summer School programs, done some guest posts and we catch up with each other at just about every convention.

Even more impressive than her skills as a photographer and educator is her pure passion for the craft and her friends. Nothing trumps the importance of friendship, and nothing beats knowing Bobbi Lane is watching your back.

Click on the sound bar above and listen to Bobbi's comments as she takes you through the background on one of her favorite images. Find out more about Bobbi at her educational site and view more images with just a click on her image.

Bobbi is one of the newest members of X-Rite's Coloratti team. Her profile page isn't up on the site yet, but click on the Coloratti logo below and meet the rest of the team!

Just stumbled upon "Why" on the SCU blog! I LOVE IT! What a great way to look at a photograph while actually listening to the artist explain the reason behind it! Looking for to seeing (and hearing) more!

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Anja Skrba

7/13/2016 05:45:50 am

Wonderful idea and very noble reason for starting this series of posts Skip!

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"Why?"

Check out"Why?" one of the most popular features on the SCU Blog.It's a very simple concept - one image, one artist and one short sound bite. Each artist shares what makes the image one of their most favorite. We're coming up on 100 artists featured since the project started. Click on the link above and you can scroll through all of the episodes to date.

Authors

Skip Cohen is President of SCU, founder of Marketing Essentials International and past president of Rangefinder Publishing and WPPI. He's been an active participant in the photographic industry since joining Hasselblad USA in 1987 as president. He has co-authored six books on photography and actively supports dozens of projects each year involving photographic education.

Scott Bourne

Scott Bourne was the first Dean of Marketing at SCU. He helped to establish this blog as a resource for aspiring and working professional photographers. He's an educator, artist, author and from time to time you'll see his name on guest posts that are always relevant to photography and marketing!